🏎️ Alfa Romeo Classic Cars

The Alfa Romeo Giulia 105 series is one of the most significant Italian cars ever made. Launched in 1962, the Giulia Ti saloon was followed by the gorgeous Bertone-designed Giulia Sprint GT coupe in 1963 — a car that defined the sporting coupe formula for a generation. The twin-cam engine, developed by Giuseppe Busso, is one of the great classic engines — light, free-revving, characterful and tuneable. The 105 series encompasses the Giulia Ti, Super and 1300 saloons, the GT, GTC, GTV and 1300 GT Junior coupes, the Spider and the homologation-special GTAm. Driving a well-sorted Giulia GT or GTV is a revelation — the steering, gearchange and engine character combine to create an experience few modern cars can match. Rust and corrosion are universal concerns.

The Alfa Romeo Spider was produced continuously from 1966 to 1993, making it one of the longest-running sports car models in history. Designed by Pininfarina, the Spider is one of the most beautiful Italian open-top cars ever built. The Series 1 Duetto, with its distinctive boat-tail rear, is the most elegant and desirable. Series 2, 3 and 4 cars offer more refinement and improved hood mechanisms. All Spiders use variants of the Alfa twin-cam engine in 1.3, 1.6, 1.75 and 2.0-litre forms — characterful, responsive units that reward maintenance. US-market cars fitted with the Spica mechanical injection system require specialist knowledge. Rust in the sills, floor and rear arches is the key concern when purchasing.

The Alfa Romeo GTV6 is widely regarded as one of the finest driving cars of the 1980s. Combining the Alfetta transaxle chassis with the magnificent 2.5-litre Busso V6 engine, the GTV6 offered a combination of sound, performance and handling that few contemporaries could match. The V6 engine produces 160bhp and a glorious exhaust note that rewards enthusiastic driving. The GTV6 was a successful touring car racer in the hands of Tom Walkinshaw Racing. Today the GTV6 is increasingly sought-after as appreciation for the Busso V6 grows. All GTV6s require careful rust inspection — sills, floors and wheel arches are the primary concern. Mechanical parts are generally available through Alfa specialists.

The Alfa Romeo Alfetta was a significant technical achievement when launched in 1972. The transaxle layout — engine at the front, gearbox and final drive at the rear — gave perfect 50:50 weight distribution, making the Alfetta one of the best-handling front-engined saloons of its era. The Alfetta GT and GTV coupes are the most desirable variants, offering sporting style with the handling advantage of the transaxle layout. The GTV6, fitted with the magnificent 2.5-litre Busso V6, is considered the finest of the range. Common Alfetta issues include transaxle oil seal leaks, prop-shaft vibration and the universal Alfa rust problems in sills, floors and wheel arches. The Alfetta Club and specialist suppliers provide good support.